Walk or run, either solo or in a relay around the 40 mile
countryside route on Sunday 18th April 2010
Starting & Finishing at Meriden Village Hall
(GR:
SP248 819 : postcode & link to
Google
map: CV7 7NG ).
Food and drinks at 7 checkpoints.
Meal at Finish
for full 40 miles participants.
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Challengers Rules and link to Entry
Form
Notes & Checklist
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NOTES:
- It is recommended that all participants carry OS map 140
(1:50,000 Landranger) or OS maps 221 and 222 (1:25,000
Explorer), compass, food/drink, simple first aid, mug and
some money. NB - The
booklet provided will probably be adequate to find the
route, but OS Maps could be vital if you take a wrong turn
and stray from the booklet maps.
- Entrants are advised to listen to the weather forecast,
wear sensible footwear and carry waterproof/windproof
clothing.
- There will be several checkpoints on the route; most
will supply cold drinks and simple food, some may also
supply hot drinks. All entrants should supply and
carry a plastic cup for drinks.
- All entrants should carry food/drink of their own to
supplement these provisions.
- Baggage may be left, at the owner's risk, with the
organisers at the Village Hall in Meriden.
- Facilities available at the Village Hall also include
Changing, Toilets, Onsite parking, Refreshments.
- Toilets will be open at the Village Hall and the Queen's
Head for 06.00 start.
- "A Coventry Way" is designated on the latest OS Explorer
series (1:25000) Maps 221 & 222.
- Accommodation overnight is the responsibility of the
entrant - see Accommodation page for
some options.
- Public Transport. At the time of publication the
bus service from Coventry, Birmingham and Birmingham
International (Rail/Air) to Meriden (200m from Queen's Head)
is every 30 mins from about 6:30am on a Sunday - Route
900. Please check with Centro Hotline 0121 200 2700 or
024 7655 9559 or visit Travel West Midlands
website.
- Entries (only one per form or photocopy) to :
Bob Carey, 106 Oxendon Way, Coventry, CV3 2GR
by 10th April 2010
email - webmaster@acoventryway.org.uk
CHECKLIST Have you:
- Written the cheque for the correct amount payable to
'ACWA', dated and signed it.
- Final details will be sent out by late March, or
soon after receiving application form for those who register
late-March/early-April (please do not phone about them
any earlier).
For up to date information check the web site www.acoventryway.org.uk
Queries and information available from any of the
organisers - see contacts.
Charity Sponsorship forms available on request.
Don't forget to turn up on Sunday 18th April
2010.
The Country Code
Enjoy the countryside and respect its life and work, guard
against all risks of fire, fasten gates, keep dogs on a leash
and under close control, keep to public paths across farmland,
use gates & stiles to cross fences, hedges and walls:
leave livestock, crops & machinery alone, take your litter
home, help keep all water clean, protect wild life, plants
& trees, take care on roads, make no unnecessary noise.
Challengers Rules and
link to Entry Form |
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